1858-59 The Virginians

Description

First Edition, Illustrated, Leather Binding

The first edition, first impression of this work. Issue points as follows; 'actresses' for 'ancestresses' on page 207, line 33, Volume I; Chapters 47 and 48 are misnumbered as 48 and 49 in Volume I. 

Bound from the original parts, with puncture marks to the gutter.

'The Virginians' is a historical fiction novel set in the eighteenth century, following the grandsons of Henry Esmond, set around the American War of Independence.

Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.

Volume II illustrated with a frontispiece, vignette title page, twenty-two plates, and in-text engravings.

Collated, complete.

Half-title is present to Volume I. 

Written and illustrated by William Makepeace Thackeray, who is best known for his satirical works looking at English society, most especially for 'Vanity Fair'. He tended to be quite savage in his attacks on society, publishing under various pseudonyms in his youth to avoid personal criticism.

Bookplate of John Bruce to the front paste downs.